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Transitional Services Inc

EIN 25-1198675 · Pittsburgh, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ACHIEVE THEIR HOPES AND DREAMS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. TSI OPERATES RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CONGREGATE AND SCATTERED SITE APARTMENTS, AND HUD SUPPORTED HOUSING. SERVICES EMPHASIZE RECOVERY ORIENTED, PERSON CENTERED SUPPORTS SUCH AS DAILY LIVING ASSISTANCE, WELLNESS AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION TO PROMOTE STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$8.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
90
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$116,938, ceo (until 10/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.4 million spent. THE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH GROUP HOMES, SUPERVISED APARTMENTS, AND SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAMS.
  2. $1.9 million spent. THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM MAKES AVAILABLE 150-160 UNITS OF PERMANENT HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM HELPS IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOOSING AND MAINTAIN TENANCY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO SERVICE USERS, PROVIDERS AND LANDLORDS ON HOUSING RELATED MATTERS, AND CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS TO NEEDED FINANCIAL, ADVOCACY AND LEGAL RESOURCES.THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM MAKES AVAILABLE 150-160 UNITS OF PERMANENT HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM HELPS SECURE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOOSING AND MAINTAIN TENANCY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO SERVICE RECIPIENTS, PROVIDERS AND LANDLORDS ON HOUSING RELATED MATTERS AND CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS TO NEEDED FINANCIAL, ADVOCACY AND LEGAL RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS UNITS AND SUPPORT TO TRANSITION-AGE AT-RISK YOUTH TO TRANSITION INTO THE COMMUNITY AND ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $1.3 million spent. THE COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES. SERVICES ARE GROUNDED IN A PERSON CENTERED, RECOVERY ORIENTED APPROACH THAT EMPHASIZES SKILL BUILDING, EMPOWERMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS DAILY LIVING, ILLNESS MANAGEMENT, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL SUPPORTS TO PROMOTE LONG TERM STABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $1.4 million spent. THE SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS FIND PERMANENT HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE AND PROVIDES IN-HOME SUPPORTS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN KEEPING THEIR CHOSEN LIVING ENVIRONMENT, WHILE FOSTERING THEIR RECOVERY.THE HOMELESS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHO ALSO HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. TEMPORARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED, INCLUDING HOUSING SEARCH ASSISTANCE, HOUSING CONTINGENCY FUNDS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MAINTAIN HOUSING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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